Wright County residents, mark your calendars and check your wallets – property taxes are due soon. According to an announcement from the Wright County Taxpayer Services, homeowners are on the hook for the first half of their property taxes by May 15, 2024. This looming deadline applies to most properties in the area, and the county is urging folks not to drag their feet.

Conveniently, taxpayers have a trio of options for settling up with the taxman. Payments can be made online, by mail, or in person. To make a payment online, simply visit the county's Property Tax Search/Payments portal and follow the posted instructions. Be prepared – a convenience fee applies when paying by credit card, thanks to State law. The fees, however, go straight to the payment processors, not the county's coffers.

If you're more of the snail mail type, get those checks or money orders sent to Wright County Taxpayer Services, at the address listed online. Just remember, the postmark date needs to be May 15 or earlier to avoid a penalty. For those who prefer a human touch, trek down to the Wright County Government Center and pay in person. They'll take your cash, checks, or cards to suite 1400, just inside the front door. Plus, a drop box is on-site for after-hours payment drop-offs.

Need extra info or reassurance? Property tax statements can be printed by entering your property ID number on the website's ‘Tax Statements’ tab. And if the process has you puzzled, the county has folks on standby at (763) 682-7578 ready to help out. With the clock ticking towards May 15, residents best take heed and handle their tax business promptly to keep the penalties at bay.